wedding veils

Nothing makes for a more dramatic entrance than a bride walking in wearing a veil. "A veil highlights a bride's appearance when walking down the aisle," says Stephanie Caravella, Associate Vice President at Bel Aire Bridal. "It can also enhance the wedding dress by complementing the beading or embroidery on the gown." But the decision isn't as simple as "to veil or not to veil." Different types of veils and lengths can completely transform your wedding style. While a blusher may convey a retro-chic vibe, a cathedral-length veil feels traditional and so dramatic. To help decide the style that's right for your wedding, we asked Caravella to break down the options. Source: ideeli.com via Mackenzie on Pinterest Blusher. Going for a less traditional look with vintage appeal? "A blusher is a short veil (usually 30" in length) that falls over the face and ends near the top of the dress," says Caravella. "During the ceremony, it's pulled back to reveal the bride, which makes for an exciting and moving moment—the first time the groom sees his bride's face." Elbow. If you want a more conservative look for your ceremony, an elbow-length veil is an elegant way to cover-up without read more

With all the focus on your wedding dress, you might have pushed your wedding veil to the back of your mind (if you're guilty, our lips are sealed!). Before you write off your veil as a silly li'l piece of fabric you'll wear for 15 minutes, take a peek at some real wedding snaps, and look at how much it can help shape a bride's style. Here, we've made wedding veil shopping a breeze, no matter how traditional, modern, or anything else you are. read more